Budget: Super 8 by Wyndham Cody has free wifi and serves breakfast each day. We stayed at the Lake Yellowstone Hotel in a cottage and it was exactly what we needed after three days of glamping!
Overall, the West Entrance is the best Yellowstone entrance due to its proximity to a lot of the most popular attractions. It is relatively close to Bozeman International Airport and has plenty of food and lodging around it. But the other entrances have their own perks. The Northeast Entrance is the best Yellowstone entrance for seeing the most wildlife, as it is closest to Lamar Valley, a hot spot for wildlife viewing.
I worked in Yellowstone last fall and return this week. Even when a Buffalo is walking down the road and stopping traffic. Hi Elaine! That is so cool that you worked there! I loved getting to see all of the wildlife in that area! Unfortunately, the Tower area and the road that connects Tower-Roosevelt and Canyon is still closed. We were unable to get to Tower Falls this year because of it, which was a bummer.
But even so, the area is so beautiful by the NE entrance! And yes, I completely agree about all of that regarding the West Entrance! Even if you have to wait an hour for a wildlife traffic jam lol!
We entered Yellowstone from the South entrance. It was stunning to drive through. We stayed in West Yellowstone and we enjoyed our stay there. Lots of good restaurants and accommodations.
We were there in July of The park was extremely busy. We found that getting into the park before six a. You get to see more, animals, no traffic, easy parking, and you can see so much more without waiting. By about 1 or 2 p. We did this three days in a row. I know many will say I am not a morning person. I guess they have to ask themselves are they a waste my time in traffic and see very little and frustrated person? Thanks for sharing your insight coming in from the South! I definitely thought it was worth the early wake up call as well!
Definitely worth beating the long lines! Take in the breathtaking view from the Grand Prismatic Spring Overlook. The view from Grand Prismatic Spring Overlook. Hayden Valley is one of the best places in Yellowstone to see bison. If you are lucky, there will be a large herd on the roadside so you can get up close with these animals. You can visit both rims of the canyon, either driving or hiking to the overlooks.
If you are doing good on time, it is worth it to see both sides of the canyon. But if you are short on time or low on energy , go to the south rim and visit Artist Point, the iconic view of the waterfall and one of the most popular sites in Yellowstone.
Artist Point, Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. Once finished at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, check into your hotel. Canyon Village is the most convenient place to stay. You can also stay in West Yellowstone. Go first to the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, drive through Hayden Valley, visit Grand Prismatic Spring when the sun is still high in the sky to see the most vibrant colors and end with Old Faithful.
For more information, here is the link to our One Day Yellowstone Itinerary. We have a detailed guide on how to plan your day trip from Grand Teton and Jackson. This two-day Yellowstone itinerary is a continuation of the itinerary above, only you travel at a more leisurely pace and you get to visit a few more places. Watch the geyser eruption from the boardwalk.
For a unique view of the eruption and much lower crowds , hike up to Observation Point. Consider adding on the hike to Fairy Falls. Afternoon: More Geyser Basins. Leave the crowds behind and hike to Lone Star Geyser, a geyser that erupts up to 45 feet every 3 hours. If you stayed in Old Faithful the night before:. Optional: visit Mud Volcano, a short trail that takes you past bubbling mud pots.
Visit both sides of the rim, either walking or driving to the overlooks. Midday, parking can be limited, so your best bet is to walk to the overlooks. Afternoon: Visit Norris Geyser Basin. A visit here consists of seeing two basins, Back Basin and Porcelain Basin. Unless you catch Steamboat Geyser in action, Porcelain Basin is more thrilling.
Steaming hot springs, light blue thermal pools, and noisy fumaroles are what you will see here. Mammoth Hot Springs is a large complex of hot springs that is located in north Yellowstone.
Hot, steaming water spills out over travertine terraces, making this one of the most unique geothermal areas in the park. A visit here can be quick, with a short walk to one or two viewpoints.
Or, you can spend an hour or two walking the boardwalk trails past each of the viewpoints. If you stayed in West Yellowstone or Canyon Village:. Our three-day itinerary is similar to our two-day itinerary, with the addition of the amazing Lamar Valley, a scenic drive, and the addition of a big hike.
If you want to go hiking, and since Mount Washburn is inaccessible in , you can hike Elephant Back Mountain, a 3. Afternoon: Drive through Hayden Valley to spot wildlife. Optional visit to Mud Volcano. Optional visit to West Thumb Geyser Basin. Have lunch in Mammoth or Gardiner. See the Roosevelt Arch, a stone arch that was constructed in and marks the main entrance into the park at that time. Evening: Visit Lamar Valley at dusk.
This is the best place in Yellowstone to spot wildlife. With four days, you can visit the main highlights of Yellowstone at a leisurely pace.
You also have the option to add in a few short hikes. Tip to Avoid the Crowds: Crowds are largest between 10 am and 4 pm in the summer months. Visit Lower Geyser Basin for some mind-boggling sights. Yellowstone NPS From here, you have a decision to make: north or south. Turn the car south to see: Lower Geyser Basin, the largest geyser basin in Yellowstone.
This mud pot, which is an acidic hot spring that takes the form of bubbling mud, produces amazing colors throughout the year, as the iron in the mud oxidizes. The colors found in the massive spring mirror those found in an optical prism—dazzling red, orange, yellow, green, and blue—providing its tell-tale name. A well-built, expansive boardwalk with educational signs explains the mysteries of this incredible sight.
The Upper Geyser Basin, where more than geysers reside in one square mile. This is a geothermal activity hub and home to Old Faithful, Biscuit Basin, and many sights worth exploring. The Old Faithful Visitor Education Center offers interactive activities and presentations that will intrigue and educate travelers of all ages.
Norris Geyser Basin is home to the Steamboat Geyser, which shoots water more than feet into the air. Highway up to Yellowstone. Plus, if you are staying in Jackson, Wyo.
Jackson itself is an incredible mountain town that attracts skiers to its steep slopes in the winter and throngs of tourists in the summer. Blending the Old West with upscale boutiques, Jackson is the ritziest of all Wyoming towns. But it has a full range of hotels and eateries, catering to every type of traveler. From there, head west to view Old Faithful or continue north along the shores of Yellowstone Lake and on up as far as the Lamar Valley, which stretches to the Montana border and is known for its abundance of large mammals, including wolves, bison and bears.
Located just across the Wyoming border in Montana, West Yellowstone is a convenient entrance town for those coming from Idaho or western Montana, especially Missoula. Visitors will find Wild West flavor, plenty of lodging and a mix of cultural and outdoor activities.
When you enter the park through the West Entrance, you will drive 14 miles until you reach Madison, a jumping off point for geyser basins to the north and south. At least geysers exist in 1 square mile here. It also is home to a number of well-equipped RV parks, which make it a fantastic place to park your RV and launch your tours of the park via your car.
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